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Karen Lucille Hughes was born January 16, 1944 in old Santa Rita NM hospital (born in space). She was a true western woman through and through. Her life was full and varied and she excelled at everything thing she did. In her younger years she was a lifeguard, beautician, waitress at the Buckhorn. Back in the day Karen made several floats for the 4th of July parade, recruiting friends and family to ride through town. She then went into nursing, massage therapy and even dump truck driving at Phelps Dodge.

She was exceptionally creative and talented and loved making and painting pottery, leather working, carving, sculpting, beading. Her love for nature was profound as well as her love for horses, river rafting, hiking, camping, hunting, everything outdoors She was a true modern day pioneer woman. She loved her family deeply and they loved her.

Her parents Foy and Elva Hughes preceded her in death and she is survived by her daughter Angelique, son Roman Kilgore, grandson Aaron Fade and 9 other grandchildren, as well as 4 great grandchildren, and her sisters Polly Hughes and Miriam Hughes, and her "family" and amazing care staff at Genesis Memory Care center.

Socorro J. Huerta, 76, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at her residence.  Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral and Crematory Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Elaine C. Torres, 70 a resident of Phoenix, AZ, entered eternal rest Tuesday, September 22, 2026, John C. Lincoln Medical Center.  Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777.

It is with heaviest heart and most breathtakingly overwhelmed emotion to announce that Marissa Gabrielle Tecca born 29 January 1989 rejoined the great spirit and the spirits of her ancestors on the morning of 18 September 2026.

The beautiful force of purest nature known as Marissa Gabrielle Tecca, "Misha" or "Mish" to her closest loved ones, powered through life leading with love and affection for family and friends. She stood as a fierce warning beacon for anyone that dared cross her family, and a lovingly devoted daughter, sister, mother, aunty, cousin, and wife. She was all of these things while wearing an infectious smile and a carefree laugh that can still be heard echoing through the trees on the breath of a mountain wind. Throughout her life, she explored the wilderness with childlike wonder and romantic inspiration, guided by the spirit of the hummingbird. She bore an unparalleled musical talent in both wind and string instruments. Yet it brought her greatest joy to tickle the eardrums of friends and family with new music while paying reverence to the classics; everything from The Weepies to Pink Floyd, with a couple of stops in the land of the Smashing Pumpkins and the streets of Nico.

April 26, 1949 – September 18, 2026

Jimmy passed away at home after a long illness, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born in Mesa, Arizona to Marion Everett and Beulah (Hancock) Stewart. He grew up in Mesa, where he attended school, and worked for Johnson Stewart.

Jimmy moved to Lordsburg in 1989, when the family purchased the WD Ranch just north of Lordsburg. Jimmy met Marianne (Mimi) in 1994 and they were married in November, 1995.  They lived and worked on the ranch until his passing.

 Jimmy was very active in the Hidalgo County-Lordsburg Community, he cooked for the Cattle Grower's Beef Booth for 15 years, served on the Library Board for 20 years and the Public Lands Advisory Council for 20 plus years.

Jimmy was a sportsman, being outdoors, riding and tending to his cattle. He enjoyed attending school activities and supported and donated to many different community needs throughout the years. 

He is preceded in death by his son, Brian Arthur; both parents, Everett and Beulah. He is survived by his wife, Marianne (Mimi); sons, Doyle Lee Stewart, John Wesley and Jason Edward Samuel; 10 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

Beatrice "Betty" V. Legarda, 51, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, in Dallas, TX.  She was born on September 25, 1974, to Jr., and Socorro Valerio, in Silver City, New Mexico.

Betty retired in 2024, from Fort Bayard Medical Center, after twenty-five years of service, as a Certified Nursing Assistant.  She was a beautiful, caring and loving person who enjoyed being in the outdoors, camping, going to concerts, listening to music, dancing, laughing, and spending time with family.  She will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her loving husband, Sal Legarda, III; her son, Adam Legarda (Betty Orosco); her daughter Nicole Legarda (David Madrid); her five grandchildren, Amiyah Legarda, Keilani Legarda, Josiah Madrid, Mia Madrid, and Zaynian Madrid; her two sisters Sonia Valerio (Ruben Orosco), Sylvia V. Arias (Frank Arias), and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jr., and Socorro Valerio, her brother Rudy G. Valerio, and her best friend Tami Legarda.

A procession will be leaving Terrazas Funeral Chapels, on Saturday, September 26, 2026. at 10:15am. Graveside service will be held at Hanover Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest by her parents Jr., and Socorro and her brother Rudy. Pallbearers are RJ Pena, Jared Pena, Jacob Pena, Jacob Arias, James Arias, Rudy Legarda, and Joey Rodriguez.

Karen L. Julien, 68, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, at Gila Regional Medical Center. She was born on April 5, 1958, in Santa Maria, California.

Karen was one of those rare people who made the world feel a little kinder just by being in it. She was the kindest, most giving, and loving person you could ever meet. Everyone who had the privilege of knowing Karen loved her.

She was a woman of strong and unwavering faith. Her faith was a source of strength especially during the many challenges she faced. Even through three battles with cancer she held on to her faith and faced each day with courage, grace, and a strength that was truly remarkable. Even when she was hurting, she rarely complained. She was a fighter in every sense of the word. Her faith, strength, and love were a testament to the woman she was.

Karen proudly served her country for 20 years, retiring as an Air Force Technical Sergeant from the 189th Air National Guard. Her dedication, strength, and commitment to others were qualities she carried with her throughout her entire life.